Regional Integrated Technical Manager

McCain Foods Limited

• $97K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality, or related field
  • 5+ years of quality management experience in manufacturing or food industries
  • Strong understanding of quality systems like ISO, GMP, and HACCP
  • Expertise in data analysis and root cause problem solving methodologies
  • Experience in regulatory compliance and document control systems
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of regional sensory programs
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and KPI performance
  • Support traceability drills and real-time trace events
  • Act as subject matter expert for Management of Change (MOC)
  • Manage ALBD program and optimize processes
  • Investigate and address trailer quality claims
  • Oversee document control processes across sites
  • Liaise with global regulatory team for compliance
  • Manage customer technical support activities
  • Drive food safety initiatives as per regional regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Leave support for medical, family, and bereavement
  • Vacation and holidays
  • Company-supported volunteering time
  • Mental health resources
Full Job Description
Position Title: Regional Integrated Technical Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Grade 06

Requisition ID: 43070

About the role.
The Regional Integrated Quality Manager - Global Snacking is a critical leadership role responsible for driving quality excellence across multiple manufacturing sites and functions. This position partners closely with the Snacking Operations Quality Director to lead end-to-end quality initiatives, ensuring consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The role oversees key pillars including sensory acceleration, traceability, MDI, compliance, and customer quality, while enabling a strong culture of data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across the region.

What you'll be doing.

  • Lead the strategic development and execution of regional sensory programs, including governance, testing standards, and performance tracking
  • Own MDI and continuous improvement initiatives by driving KPI performance, root cause analysis, and cross-functional project execution
  • Provide leadership and support during traceability drills and real-time trace events to ensure effective and timely responses
  • Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Management of Change (MOC), building capability across site teams
  • Oversee ALBD (Age, Lost, Blocked, Damaged) program management, including data analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder alignment
  • Lead investigations and corrective actions for trailer quality claims to improve product integrity during transit
  • Manage document control processes and ensure effective rollout of controlled documents across all sites
  • Act as the primary liaison with the global regulatory team to drive proactive compliance and regulatory alignment
  • Lead customer technical support activities, including complaint management, audit readiness, and customer visits
  • Drive food safety initiatives such as sanitation excellence, hygienic zoning, and compliance with regional regulatory requirements


What you'll need to be successful.

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in quality management within manufacturing, food, or regulated industries
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems including ISO, GMP, and HACCP
  • Proven ability in data analysis, root cause problem solving (RCA, A3), and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with regulatory compliance, document control systems, and change management
  • Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • Experience with digital quality management systems (e.g., SAP, Intelex) preferred
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Sensory program experience and food safety expertise are strong assets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)


About the team.
You will be part of the Global Snacking Quality team, collaborating with regional plant quality leaders, supply chain partners, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role works closely with the Snacking Operations Quality Director and plays a key role in connecting plant-level execution with global quality strategy, driving consistency and excellence across multiple sites.

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Compensation Package : $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

Job Family: Quality & Food Safety
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton || US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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